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as in to solve
to find an answer for through reasoning
by putting our heads together, we were able to work out the problem
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as in to develop
to produce or bring about especially by long or repeated effort
worked out a compromise between the warring factions
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as in to succeed
to turn out as planned or desired
our plans for a ski vacation just didn't work out
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as in to figure
to determine (a value) by doing the necessary mathematical operations
after working out the cost of a college education, we've decided that it's never too early to start saving
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Recent Examples of work out
R. Christian Smith, Chicago Tribune, 7 May 2025
Then, this winter, the pair became coincidental training partners, occasionally working out at the same Southern California facility together as Kim (who, like Ohtani, is represented by Creative Artists Agency) prepared for his own move to the major leagues.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2025
Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 8 May 2025
In many ways, rowing is the original full-body workout.
—Stephan Rabimov, Forbes.com, 7 May 2025
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Verb
Currently, the Aurora Fire Department’s administration works out of the Central Fire Station on Broadway in downtown Aurora.
—R. Christian Smith, Chicago Tribune, 7 May 2025
Then, this winter, the pair became coincidental training partners, occasionally working out at the same Southern California facility together as Kim (who, like Ohtani, is represented by Creative Artists Agency) prepared for his own move to the major leagues.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2025
Noun
Whoop Whoop One members will be able to use their Whoop 5.0 to measure sleep, strain and recovery, as well as the cardiovascular and muscular impact of various workouts.
—Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 8 May 2025
In many ways, rowing is the original full-body workout.
—Stephan Rabimov, Forbes.com, 7 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for work out
Verb
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Some companies may pivot to domestic manufacturing, but this transition takes time and may not solve the issue.—
Rytis Lauris,
Forbes.com,
8 May 2025
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Following the murder of her best friend, she’s forced to outrun the mob in her 1969 Plymouth Barracuda, traversing the byways of America while solving murders along the way.—
Lorraine Ali,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2025
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The project, which includes a five-star hotel and a residential estate, was developed by a company linked to Prayudh’s PM Group.—
Phisanu Phromchanya,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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To make matters more convoluted, Charity developed an eerie obsession with both of her sisters and identifies the three of them as one person.—
Caroline Blair,
People.com,
3 May 2025
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Proposition 48 intended to strengthen academic requirements and ensure that college athletes have the academic skills to succeed in college courses.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
5 May 2025
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The sisters have succeeded in honoring the histories of some great American musical genres without being afraid to finding their own approach to a familiar sound.—
Glenn Peoples,
Billboard,
2 May 2025
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The Mavericks figure to take Flagg and not look back.—
Bryan Toporek,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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Doing so would then free up Scott Harris and Co. to pursue another upgrade at the July 31 trade deadline, when the Tigers figure to be major buyers.—
Tim Britton,
New York Times,
13 May 2025
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What This Means For You While some cortisol-lowering practices can help reduce stress, such as getting better sleep and doing mindfulness exercises, a cortisol detox is unnecessary.—
Helen Carefoot,
Verywell Health,
16 May 2025
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Like in many companies, the pandemic hastened Pirelli's speed of digital research and development exercises.—
Eileen Falkenberg-Hull,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 May 2025
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The spokesperson did not immediately answer the AP's questions regarding the practicality and feasibility of reopening Alcatraz or the agency's role in the future of the former prison given the National Park Service's control of the island.—
Lucia I Suarez Sang,
CBS News,
4 May 2025
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But his rebuke of Trump's policies answered one of Wall Street's biggest questions of this weekend: Would Buffett weigh in on the trade war and its massive disruptions?—
Maria Aspan,
NPR,
3 May 2025
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Animated conversations forge new connections under the Leo moon.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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After a nine-year playing career for the Cubs, Phillies and Rangers, from 1996 to 2004, Glanville has forged a distinguished second act on just about every communications platform.—
Tyler Kepner,
New York Times,
2 May 2025
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The main reason the studios and independents go abroad to shoot is money.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
5 May 2025
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So how did Combs go from wearing a glamorous bespoke white suit on the steps of the Met Gala a few years back to now being allocated 20 pieces of clothing he's permitted to wear at a courthouse just 5 miles away?—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
4 May 2025
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“Work out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/work%20out. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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